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Spain's Under-16 Social Media Ban Signals Growing Global Regulatory Pressure on Tech Giants

Araverus Team|Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM

Araverus Team

Feb 3, 2026 · 10:47 AM

Age Verification · Child Protection · Social Media Ban · Spain

Age VerificationChild ProtectionSocial Media BanSpain

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a ban on social media access for children under 16, requiring platforms to implement age verification systems, aligning with similar measures taken by Australia and proposed by Malaysia and New Zealand.

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